Yamaha CLP-990M Owner's Manual

CLP-990 Owner’s manual IMPORTANT Check your power supply Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate o

10 CLP-990 Table of contents Appendix ... 99 Troubleshooting...

100 CLP-990TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionThe Clavinova does not turn on.The Clavinova has not been plugged in properly.Securely insert the fema

CLP-990 101Data CompatibilityThis section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback the data reco

102 CLP-990Data CompatibilityVoice Allocation FormatWith MIDI, voices are assigned to specific numbers, called “program numbers.” The numbering standar

CLP-990 103Preset Voice ListVoice nameStereo samplingTouch SenseDynamic samplingKey-off samplesString resonanceVoice descriptionGrandPiano1 ● ● ● ● ●T

104 CLP-990Preset Voice ListVoice nameStereo samplingTouch SenseDynamic samplingKey-off samplesString resonanceVoice descriptionMarimba ● ● ●××This vo

CLP-990 105Voice Combination Examples (Dual and Split)DualSplitDual + SplitMAIN + MAINGrandPiano1 + E.Piano1GrandPiano1 + E.Piano2This combination is

106 CLP-990IndexYou can search the desired section using not only the terminology in this manual but also commonly-used words.The * mark indicates tha

CLP-990 107IndexOOther settings 87PPedal FunctionAuxiliary 82Center 82Left 82Right 81Pedals 31Personal computer 63PHONES jacks 20Playb

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CLP-990 11 Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation. Listening Listening to de

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Owner’s manualIMPORTANTCheck your power supplyMake sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom

12 CLP-990 Application Index Use this index to find reference pages that may be helpful for your application and situation. Settings Making detailed s

CLP-990 13 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy Disk Precautions Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive withcare. Follow t

14 CLP-990Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD) and Floppy DiskAbout the Floppy Disks• To handle floppy disks with care:• Do not place heavy objects on a

CLP-990 15Included Accessories“50 greats for the Clavinova” Score CollectionOwner’s ManualReference BookletRecording diskSave your recorded performanc

16 CLP-990 POWERMIDISETTINGOTHERSETTINGEFFECTBRILLIANCEVOICESETTINGCHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/CHOIRORGANBASSMALLETORGAN/STRINGSVOICEE. PIANO/BASSPIANOMAINL

CLP-990 17Features[OTHER SETTING]Fine-tune the touch response and pitch, etc. (page 87)The Clavinova includes 50 preset songs. This section enables yo

18 CLP-990 Before Using the Clavinova Key cover To open the key cover: Lift the cover slightly, then push and slide it open. To close the key cover:

CLP-990 19 Before Using the Clavinova Turning the power on 1. Connect the power cable. First insert the plug of the power cable into the AC connector

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/sta

20 CLP-990 Before Using the Clavinova Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display by turning the [CONTRAST] knob locate

21 CLP-990Basic OperationCLP-990 21

22 CLP-990Part NamesCenter “C”POWERMIDISETTINGOTHERSETTINGEFFECTBRILLIANCEVOICESETTINGCHORUSREVERBSTRINGS/CHOIRORGANBASSMALLETORGAN/STRINGSVOICEE. PIA

CLP-990 23AUX PEDALMIDIOUTIN THRUL/L+RRAUX INL/L+RRAUX OUTHOST SELECTPC-1PC-2MacMIDITO HOSTUVZXWYPart NamesConnectorsD LCD buttonsE LCDUse the LCD but

24 CLP-990Listening to the Demonstration TunesThe Clavinova provides demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate each of the MAIN voice groups. R

CLP-990 25Listening to the Demonstration Tunes3. Stop the playback.Press the button of the voice group being played or the [STOP] button.4. Exit from

26 CLP-990Listening to 50 Piano Preset SongsThe Clavinova provides performance data of 50 piano songs. You can just listen to these songs (page 26) or

CLP-990 27Listening to 50 Piano Preset SongsAdjusting the tempoYou can also use the D[–]/[+] buttons to change the tempo.Resetting the tempoWhenever y

28 CLP-990Listening to 50 Piano Preset SongsPracticing a one-hand part using 50 preset songsThe 50 preset songs have separate left- and right-hand par

CLP-990 29Listening to 50 Piano Preset Songs3. Stop playback.Resetting the part play-backBoth parts are automatically turned ON whenever you select a

CLP-990 3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always

30 CLP-990Selecting and Playing VoicesSelecting VoicesProcedureTo learn characteristics of the voices, listen to demo songs for each voice group (page

CLP-990 31Selecting and Playing VoicesUsing the pedalsThe Clavinova has three foot pedals: damper pedal (right), sostenuto pedal (center), and soft pe

32 CLP-990Selecting and Playing VoicesAdding variation to the sound[BRILLIANCE]/[REVERB]/[CHORUS]The Effect function enables you to add expression to

CLP-990 33Selecting and Playing Voices[REVERB]This control adds reverberation to the sound by simulating the natural reverberation of a concert hall.P

34 CLP-990Selecting and Playing VoicesTransposition ... [TRANSPOSE]The Clavinova’s Transpose function makes it possible to shift the pitch of the enti

CLP-990 35Selecting and Playing VoicesCombining two voices (Dual mode)You can play two voices simultaneously across the entire range of the keyboard.

36 CLP-990Selecting and Playing VoicesDual mode using voices in the same voice groupProcedure1. Select a voice group.In normal play mode, press the de

CLP-990 37Selecting and Playing VoicesSplitting the keyboard range and playing two differ-ent voices (Split mode)Split mode enables you to play two di

38 CLP-990Selecting and Playing VoicesA specified “split point” key is included in the left-hand range.4. Specify the split point (the border between t

CLP-990 39Selecting and Playing VoicesTo change the split point setting:Press the [SPLIT POINT] button, then use the D [–]/[+] but-tons to specify the

4 CLP-990 PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you orothers, or damag

40 CLP-990Selecting and Playing VoicesUsing the metronomeThe Clavinova is built-in metronome (a device that keeps an accurate tempo) is a convenient f

CLP-990 41Recording Your PerformanceYou can record your perfor-mance (audio data) to a cas-sette tape recorder or other recording devices via the AUX

42 CLP-990Recording Your PerformanceSet the tempo in Step 3.See page 49 for more infor-mation on recording in Dual/Split mode.2. Select a voice.Select

CLP-990 43Recording Your PerformanceTo erase recorded data from a track, use the Channel Clear parameter in the “SONG SETTING” menu. (See page 75.)5.

44 CLP-990Recording Your PerformanceRe-recording TRACK 1 partiallyThis section explains how to record part of a song again.ProcedureIf the playback sc

CLP-990 45Recording Your PerformanceEnding methods:Replace – The data after the point you stop recording will also be erased.Punch Out — The data afte

46 CLP-990Recording Your PerformanceRecording to the third or more tracks [EXTRA TRACKS]You can continue recording other parts into tracks 3–16 [EXTRA

CLP-990 47Recording Your PerformanceChanging a voice or tempo after recordingYou can change the voice and tempo after recording to change a song’s fee

48 CLP-990Recording Your PerformanceAdjusting the volume balance between playback and your performance [SONG BALANCE]While recording multiple parts in

CLP-990 49Recording Your PerformanceRecording in Dual or Split modeWhen you record in Dual or Split mode, the Clavinova records each voice onto a sepa

CLP-990 5 PRECAUTIONS USING THE BENCH (If included) • Do not play carelessly with or stand on the bench. Using it as a tool or step-ladder or for

50 CLP-990Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]FileA file contains a group of data. On the Clavinova, a song file includes song data and

CLP-990 51Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]Basic file operationA message (information or confirmation dialog) sometimes appears on t

52 CLP-990Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]Saving recorded or other songs to Clavinova Storage memory...[SaveToMemory]If you recor

CLP-990 53Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]Saving recorded or other songs to floppy disk...[SaveToDisk]You can save recorded songs,

54 CLP-990Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]If you select a Memory song or Disk song, deleting the song does not erase song data fr

CLP-990 55Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]Copying data from one floppy disk to another...[CopyDisk]You can copy the entire content

56 CLP-990Saving Recorded Songs and Handling the Files...[FILE]Formatting a floppy disk...[FormatDisk]You can format a floppy disk so that it can be use

CLP-990 57Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music DataSee page 59 for information on the types of song data that can be played on

58 CLP-990Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music Data3. Start playback.Press the [START/PAUSE] button.Starting playback automati

CLP-990 59Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music Data5. Return to the main screen.Press the [EXIT] button.Eject the floppy disk f

6 CLP-990 Thank you for choosing the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-990/990M. In order to make the most of your Clavinova’s performance potential and features,

60 CLP-990Playing Back Recorded Songs and Commercially-available Music DataVoice arrangement format:A structured method for numbering the voices for a

CLP-990 61ConnectionsConnectorsCAUTIONBefore connecting the Clavinova to other electronic components, turn off the power to all the components. Before

62 CLP-990ConnectionsThe Clavinova’s [MASTER VOLUME] slider setting affects the input signal from the AUX IN jacks, but the [REVERB], [CHORUS], and [B

CLP-990 63Connections6MIDI [IN], [OUT], [THRU] connectorsUse MIDI cables to connect external MIDI devices to these connectors.Make sure you set the HO

64 CLP-990Connections1. Connecting the serial port on the computer to the Clavinova’s TO HOST jack Connect the computer’s serial port (RS-232C or RS-4

CLP-990 65ConnectionsType of serial cables and connection pin assignmentsAccording to the type of computer you connect, use one of the following seria

66 CLP-990Connections2. Using a MIDI interface and the Clavinova’s MIDI connectors ConnectionUse a MIDI interface device to connect a computer to the

CLP-990 67Connections3. Using the USB port on the computer and the UX256, a USB interfaceConnect the USB port of the computer to the UX256 using a USB

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CLP-990 69Detailed SettingsCLP-990 69

CLP-990 7 Table of contents Introduction... 2 PRECAUTIONS...

70 CLP-990Detailed SettingsYou can set various parameters to make the best use of Clavinova functions, such as fine tuning the pitch, selecting a voice

CLP-990 71Detailed SettingsMIDI [MIDI SETTING][OTHER SETTING]Right pedal function RPedal 81Center pedal function MPedal 82Left pedal function LPedal 8

72 CLP-990Detailed SettingsMaking detailed settingsProcedure1. Access a setting menu.Press the desired setting button ([SONG SETTING], MET-RONOME [SET

CLP-990 73Detailed Settings4. Write, execute, or save the data.There are two ways to respond to the messages.If “Execute?→” or “Start?→” appears:Press

74 CLP-990Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]You can make detailed settings for the selected song. First, select the desired s

CLP-990 75Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]This parameter enables you to specify whether a song that starts from the middle

76 CLP-990Detailed settings for recording and playback [SONG SETTING]If you select a song from an ensemble collection disk, such as the “Disk Orchestr

CLP-990 77Detailed settings for the metro-nome METRONOME [SETTING]You can set the time signature, volume level, and voice of the Clavinova metronome.P

78 CLP-990Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]This menu enables you to make various detailed settings for the voices in Dual or Split mode

CLP-990 79Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]In Dual mode:Setting range:0 - 127You can specify the position in the stereo image from whic

8 CLP-990 Table of contents Changing a voice or tempo after recording...

80 CLP-990Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]In Dual mode:Setting range:0 - 127You cannot set this parameter for the voice parts “Left” a

CLP-990 81Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]Setting range:DelayLCR Delay applied at left, center, and right positions.DelayLR Delay appl

82 CLP-990Detailed settings for the voices [VOICE SETTING]See the procedure on page 72.Setting range:Sostenuto Sostenuto pedal function. (See page 31.

CLP-990 83MIDI [MIDI SETTING]You can make detailed MIDI settings, such as setting up MIDI transmit/receive channels.About MIDIMIDI (Musical Instrument

84 CLP-990MIDI [MIDI SETTING]ProcedurePress the [MIDI SETTING] button to enter MIDI setting mode.This parameter enables you to specify the channel on

CLP-990 85MIDI [MIDI SETTING]This parameter enables you to specify for each channel whether the Clavinova receives data at the MIDI [IN] connector or

86 CLP-990MIDI [MIDI SETTING]This parameter enables you to specify which MIDI data the Clavinova can transmit.See the procedure on page 72.Type of dat

CLP-990 87Other settingsYou can make detailed settings for touch, tuning, scale, etc.ProcedurePress the [OTHER SETTING] button to enter Other Setting

88 CLP-990Other settingsYou can select various scales.Equal Temperament is the most common contempo-rary piano tuning scale. However, history has know

CLP-990 89Other settingsThis parameter enables you to set the speed of vibrato when you select the Vibraphone voice and use a vibe rotor pedal.See the

CLP-990 9 Table of contents Selecting the chorus type [Chorus Type]...

90 CLP-990Other settingsYou can specify how far down you should press on the right pedal until the damper effect (page 31) starts working. This settin

CLP-990 91Other settingsYou can back up some settings, such as voice selection and metronome setting, so that they will not be lost after you turn off

92 CLP-990Message ListThe messages are listed in alphabetical order.Message MeaningThis message is displayed following the message “BulkDataReceiving

CLP-990 93Message ListMessage MeaningYou tried to save a song by changing its title (using the “RenameSong” (page54), “SaveToMemory” (page 52), or “Sa

94 CLP-990Message ListMessage MeaningThis message appears following the message “LastPowerOffIllegalMemo-rySongChecking,” indicating that the Clavinov

CLP-990 95Message ListMessage Meaning1. After you load an internally-protected song into the Clavinova’s Currentmemory or storage memory, you tried to

96 CLP-990Message ListMessage MeaningThis message prompts you to confirm the execution. Press the B [+ (YES)]button to continue. Press the B [– (NO)] b

CLP-990 97Questions about Operations and Functions The buttons do not respond.While you are using a function, some buttons not used for the function

98 CLP-990Questions about Operations and Functions I cannot change the key signature in the song after recording.Press the [STOP] button to locate th

CLP-990 99AppendixCLP-990 99